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General Session: James Kenney and a New Look for AMCP

05/17/2019

James Kenney, RPH, MBA, new president of AMCP addressed attendees of the AMCP Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy summit, where he discussed the importance of focusing on patient outcomes and innovating technology.

James Kenney, RPH, MBA, new...

05/17/2019

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Research Updates in Medication Therapy Management

05/17/2019

In a session at the AMCP Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy Annual Meeting 2019, Nicole Brandt, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, BCPP, FASCP, executive director, The Peter Lamy Center on Drug Therapy and Aging Professor, Pharmacy Practice and Science...

In a session at the AMCP Managed...

05/17/2019

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The Future of Health Care: Payers Identify Key Trends

05/17/2019

To better understand payer insights in health care trends and also identify the most promising solutions to foster wider implementation of innovative strategies, a 33-item web-based survey was distributed to US pharmacy, contracting, and...

To better understand payer...

05/17/2019

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Pharmacy Savings Linked With Exclusion Formulary

05/17/2019

In an effort to address escalating drug expenditures, formulary exclusions have arisen, and according to a recent study, the exclusion formulary has resulted in significant pharmacy savings but was not associated with increased medical cost...

In an effort to address...

05/17/2019

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Patient-Reported Outcomes Similarly Impacted By Migraine Treatments

05/17/2019

Researchers recently found that patient-reported outcomes (PROs) were no different among patients treated with calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) antagonists or onabotulinumtoxinA (ONA) for the indication of chronic migraine prophylaxis.

Researchers recently found that...

05/17/2019

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The Blueprint One Year Later: Progress in Drug Pricing Reform

05/17/2019

Melissa Andel, MPP, vice president of health policy at Applied Policy and First Report Managed Care advisory board member, provided insight on progress made in relation to the Trump administration’s May 2018 blueprint to lower drug prices and...

Melissa Andel, MPP, vice...

05/17/2019

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Lower Costs, Utilization With Abuse-Deterrent Formulation Opioid Use

05/17/2019

When patients received abuse-deterrent formulation (ADF) opioids, lower rates of opioid abuse, health care utilization, and medical costs were reported, according to recent analysis findings. The findings were presented at the AMCP Managed...

When patients received...

05/17/2019

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Multidisciplinary Program Reduces Inappropriate Opioid Use

05/17/2019

A newly developed program, known as the Chronic Pain Program, was created as a multidisciplinary care management and coaching program that provides support and resources to patients with chronic pain. According to a team of researchers that...

A newly developed program, known...

05/17/2019

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Payer Decisions: Patient-Reported Outcomes, Clinical Outcome Assessments Seldom Used

05/17/2019

Within the health care decision-making process, the impact of patient-reported outcomes (PRO) and clinical outcome assessments (COAs) on payers is often low, despite efforts to include the patient voice, according to recent survey results...

Within the health care...

05/17/2019

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Benefits of a Deprescribing Program Within an Integrated Health System

05/17/2019

Within an integrated health care system, a pharmacist-managed deprescribing program, which focused on select antidiabetics among older patients with well-controlled type 2 diabetes, resulted in sustained benefit after one year in reducing the...

Within an integrated health care...

05/17/2019

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Stroke Severity and Hospital Performance Ranking

09/14/2012

Mary Beth Nierengarten ;

Results of a study that used a risk model to compare hospital performance in care for acute ischemic stroke [JAMA. 2012;308(3):257-264] showed that adding stroke severity to the risk model was associated with a considerable improvement in the...

Results of a study that used a...

09/14/2012

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Study: Public Reporting Motivates Physicians to Improve Quality

03/06/2013

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California, Colorado Set To Vote On Drug Price Caps, Single-Payer Health Care

10/24/2016

As Election Day approaches, voters in California and Colorado will decide on landmark ballots that will affect how health care is delivered in each state.

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10/24/2016

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Drugs Targeting Type 2 Inflammation May Aid Skin Barrier Function in Atopic Dermatitis

06/07/2022

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Investigators studied the effect of systemic treatments targeting type 2 inflammatory pathways on skin barrier dysfunction in atopic dermatitis.

Investigators studied the effect...

06/07/2022

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Stroke Rates Lower and Anticoagulation Times Improve with Warfarin Treatment

08/15/2012

Mary Mihalovic ;

The use of warfarin for stroke prophylaxis in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF) was associated with a rate of stroke or systemic embolism of 1.66% per year, according to results of a recent meta-analysis [Arch Intern Med....

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08/15/2012

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Bridging the Gaps in Prior Authorization: Challenges, Solutions, and Collaboration for Better Patient Care

11/13/2024

David Sand, MD, MBA, chief medical officer at ZeOmega, discusses the challenges of prior authorization, emphasizing the need for transparency, evidence-based standards, collaboration between payers and providers, and the potential for...

David Sand, MD, MBA, chief...

11/13/2024

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The Evolving Role of CGRP-targeting Therapies in Migraine Prevention

10/31/2024

Richard Lipton, MD, provides insights on the American Headache Society’s position statement update on calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-targeting therapies as a first-line option for the prevention of migraine.

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10/31/2024

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Unmet Needs in the Treatment and Management of Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

09/26/2024

Alexander Spira , MD, PhD;

Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, discusses significant unmet needs in the treatment and management of non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

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09/26/2024

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Treatment Options for NSCLC: A Discussion on Coverage, Clinical Outcomes, and Payer Perspectives

09/25/2024

Learn about research developments in 1L therapy for NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations and how outcomes may impact coverage and reimbursement decisions for insurers.

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09/25/2024

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Addressing the Root Cause of a Common Ocular Condition: A Virtual Roundtable

09/04/2024

View a roundtable discussion on Demodex blepharitis, a prevalent ocular condition that often goes undiagnosed in patients.

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09/04/2024

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Addressing Health Disparities and Promoting Equity: The Role of Advanced Imaging Solutions

08/15/2024

Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky discusses the challenges facing the medical imaging industry, the potential of AI and emerging technologies, the role of advanced imaging solutions in promoting health equity, and the key trends and challenges...

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08/15/2024

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Promising Therapies and Clinical Trials for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

08/14/2024

Farrukh T. Awan , MD;

Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

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08/14/2024

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Evolving Health Care Contact Centers Into Drivers of Value-Based Care

07/31/2024

Discover how health care contact centers can transform into drivers of value-based care through AI, automation, upskilling agents, and rethinking workflows and metrics to improve patient outcomes and population health.

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07/31/2024

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Enhancing Patient Medication Adherence: Insights and Strategies From Asembia 2024

06/11/2024

Lucille Accetta, PharmD, MBA, MSPH, Senior Vice President of CVS Specialty Operations

Key stakeholders in the health care industry gathered to discuss prevalent topics at this year's Asembia annual summit. Medication adherence emerged as one of the most talked-about issues. In a session led by Lucille Accetta, PharmD, MBA,...

Key stakeholders in the health...

06/11/2024

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Navigating the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act: Implications for Payers, Patients, and Manufacturers

05/24/2024

Melissa Andel, Principal, CommonHealth Solutions, LLC

Learn about the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on payers and patients, highlighting the changes in Medicare benefits and drug coverage coming in 2025 and 2026.

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